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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327, 48,751.13 and 19,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327, 48,751.13 and 19,194.20 is: 26,487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327 : 48,751.13 = 19,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327/48,751.13 = 19,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327x = 48,751.13 × 19,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327x = 935,738,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,738,939.45/35,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,487.93

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